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Brazil Maria del Pilar Muñoz, vice-president in charge of M&A and Sustainability at Eurofarma, one of the largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies in Brazil with operations in 20 countries across Latin Americ , provides insights into the key competitive advantages of Eurofarma, its unique internationalization strategy, and the company’s historical…

Switzerland As the spotlight turns towards optimising supply and delivery chains in pharma logistics, Swiss Post has distinguished itself as one of the early movers in trialling autonomous drone logistics for commercial purposes. In March 2017, the company and its partner, Matternet, received clearance from the Swiss aviation authority to fly…

Canada Jean-Philippe Gentès, President, and CEO of the rapidly growing ready-to-use injectable manufacturer Sterinova, shares his ideas on the ‘Made in Canada’ label, innovation in North America and the pros and cons of pricing pressures in healthcare. Sterinova is a prime example of Made in Canada innovation, although Canadian innovation sometimes…

Lithuania Martynas Jocys, Baltics marketing director and Lithuania general manager at AstraZeneca, talks about the role that innovation has played in the company’s strategy, the need for increased patient access in Lithuania and the other Baltic countries as well as the launch of new products for oncology, biologics, severe asthma, diabetes,…

Canada The government of the French-speaking Canadian province of Québec stands out for undertaking healthcare reforms while appreciating the need to join hands with industry when it comes to the promotion of health innovation. “Quebec has the most aggressive approach of any province in this country [for generics pricing]” Dr. Gaétan…

Serbia Ljubiša Mitof-Višurski, general manager for AbbVie Adria, discusses the main challenges, opportunities and synergies the Adria region has to offer. He underlines the key healthcare initiatives AbbVie engages with in the region, as well as the crucial role the company plays in bringing innovative solutions to patients. Can you provide…

Lithuania Raimundas Voishka, country manager Lithuania and Belarus at Pfizer, highlights the increasing openness of the Baltic region towards innovation and stresses the commitment of Pfizer to bringing innovative as well as added-value medicines to the region. You have more than 20 years of experience in the Lithuanian pharmaceutical industry. What…

Canada David Main, CEO and president of Aquinox Pharmaceuticals Inc., introduces the company he founded in 2006, which now is in the late stages of development of a drug targeting the SHIP1 enzyme, with a focus on treating interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Other applications may include blood cancers and chronic prostatitis/chronic…

Switzerland Jan Denecker, marketing director healthcare at UPS Europe, introduces the logistics heavyweight’s broad portfolio of specialized services for the pharmaceutical industry, the significance of recent M&A activity, and what sets UPS apart from its competitors. Can you introduce UPS’s overall capabilities in healthcare logistics and how you deliver a high-touch…

Brazil Alexei Kolchin, general manager of GSK Brazil, discusses adapting to Brazil, having previously held the equivalent role in Russia, the Brazilian affiliate’s contribution to GSK’s global growth, and its embrace of digitally disruptive technologies. Before being appointed GM of GSK in Brazil, you were the GM for GSK Russia, so…

Canada Dr. David Goodman, CEO of Pharmascience, talks about the strategy for the international expansion of the company, key for which are long-lasting partnerships. He also analyzes the re-organization of the company amongst the two main axes of generics and branded products and highlights its dedication to R&D, especially in the…

Canada Stephen Thompson affirms Baxter’s 80-year commitment to Canada, and describes the benefits of having a local manufacturing presence. He further discusses the company’s latest innovations, notably in renal care and telehealth solutions. Baxter is celebrating 80 years in Canada this year. What is the strategic importance of Canada for Baxter’s…